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Grishey Family History

Grishey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Risher, Richey, Brissey, Grasley, Grise, Grimley, Risley, Grisham

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Where is the Grishey family from?

You can see how Grishey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grishey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grishey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Grishey families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Grishey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Grishey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grishey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Grishey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grishey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Grishey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Grishey. For the veterans among your Grishey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grishey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Grishey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grishey in 1978 was 66, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grishey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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